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Greenhornet2 · 04-17-2020, 06:24 PM

I don't think you'll need an 8 rib. I'm on a 6 rib but I am not sure how fast you can spin the lsa before you need an 8 rib. You aren't looking for crazy numbers so pretty sure you'll be fine with 6 rib but again, I'd be asking Ted.

Valkyrie14 · 04-18-2020, 10:20 AM

I am pricing out pulleys and kits. Looking at 6 rib with 2.7 - 3 on the S.C. upper pulley. Still not sure what needs to be changed from stock. I talked with Ted and he said not to go below 2.7 until I add a cam.

Looking for guys with spare parts or parts from their swaps to AFM SC’s if you guys know anyone have them PM me.

The lower I got is dirty. What is it safe to clean with?

hammdo · 04-19-2020, 12:11 PM

Brake klean is safe...

I got 681 on e85 with a 6 rib btw (ported blower)...

-Don

Valkyrie14 · 04-19-2020, 06:11 PM

I took a closer look at the lower I bought. It is stripped of all sensors and has a white sandy grit on the hookup up front. I am going to give it a good cleaning. I am guessing it isn’t safe to put any cleaner down in on the blower spindles. I am going to wipe around the mouth of the spindles. I bought some brake cleaner and carb cleaner. I just want it to look good when it is in and get the carbon off of it.

Would I benefit from sanding off the rough surface of the snout and the mouth of the blower. Not really taking anything off, just smoothing the surface. Any body try it?

Greenhornet2 · 04-19-2020, 06:50 PM

Yea i'm not sure if brake clean on the rotors would damage them. I know the whipples are teflon coated. I can't see any harm in sanding down anything rough can't do anything but help just don't get any grit into the rotors.

Valkyrie14 · 04-20-2020, 02:50 PM

Bolts. Will the bolts from my intake on the LS3 work to mount the blower to the heads? I having got my lid yet, but I think the bolts to mount the lid to the blower are coming with it.

This leads to why I am posting this. If I need to get bolts for all or part of this project is there a kit for that? (I don’t think so, or google didn’t bring it to me on a search). I am getting an ARP crank bolt, and want to just get ARP bolts for any missing bolts I need, but that takes a little digging and knowledge of the exact bolt I need. Anyone do this already? A thread out there on bolts for LSA conversion?

Valkyrie14 · 04-20-2020, 05:49 PM

I just got scammed. I thought I bought $1,100 worth of parts from a Tucker Beathard, lid, heat exchanger, fuel rails, etc. Turns out it was a scam set up by a guy on here Remedy. He is either the same guy or working with him. I posted a thread if you want more info about what an idiot I am.

I am back to gosh darn square one. I have a blower, injectors, fuel pump, crank pulley, belt and pulley kit thanks to real, honest people on here. I still need all of the big pieces for this project. At this point I could have bought a kit, or by the time I am done a Whipple.

The son of a gun is still emailing me trying to get me to send more money.

Greenhornet2 · 04-20-2020, 06:11 PM

Well shit man. That really sucks. It's a little tougher piecing things together. I've seen whole used set ups for people that swapped to a turbo, centri or even a whipple, those are what i kept coming across. I've yet to come across scams but i usually buy face to face or ebay. Very sorry this happened to you! You'll still be in cheaper than a whipple kit for $7k it cost me more since i went with more boost and more fuel than the stock kit.

Valkyrie14 · 04-20-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

Well shit man. That really sucks. It's a little tougher piecing things together. I've seen whole used set ups for people that swapped to a turbo, centri or even a whipple, those are what i kept coming across. I've yet to come across scams but i usually buy face to face or ebay. Very sorry this happened to you! You'll still be in cheaper than a whipple kit for $7k it cost me more since i went with more boost and more fuel than the stock kit.

I have had four great transactions with people on the forum. So I am not losing sight of the fact that the majority of the world is good people. I am definitely wary now. I looked at remedy, two posts that were less than a sentence each. I mostly posted this as a warning to others that are shopping for parts. It’s just money, I have my health, my family is healthy. My Camaro still kicks heiny, even though it will have to wait a little longer for its supercharger.

Valkyrie14 · 04-21-2020, 01:26 PM

Today I broke down and ordered a kit from West Michigan Automotive Technology. Mike there helped me out by custom making a kit for me based upon the stuff that I already have. The price wasn’t bad. Still gonna come out cheaper than a Whipple or other blower, even when I account for the money that got ripped off. If you don’t count what was stolen an LSA conversion is a very economical way to get FI.

After yesterday I needed to just move forward. If the CC company helps me out then great, but based upon what I read last night on policies concerning money to friends and family no one covers those. I am still going to submit.

During lunch today I took off the snout of the blower and started cleaning. I feel better just turning a wrench and smelling solvent. All I need now is the upper pulley a crank bolt and a beauty cover. Going to get an ARP bolt because I am likely to be putting on a cam in a year or two and will be able to reuse it.

Someone had already been inside my blower, and really used a lot of ATV. It was on everything inside. Good thing I have time.

Valkyrie14 · 04-22-2020, 05:38 PM

Got the LSX innovations drive assembly kit today looks great high quality billet.

Lower is clean. I saw a rebuild kit, not sure if that is a good idea. Not sure how many miles are this blower and it would be a pain to pull it in 10,000 miles to service it. Anyone do this, or did Eaton build these to never be opened?

Valkyrie14 · 04-24-2020, 12:30 PM

Belt question. Got the ZL1 pulley and belt today. It is an 8 rib. I got a pulley kit to allow me to use the rest of my LS3 drive assembly. Now it is a 8 rib. Hmmmm. Do I return the kit and get the 8 rib parts, or stay LS3 with the kit I have?

I don’t have the S.C. pulley yet, so that doesn’t matter I could go 6 or 8.

Greenhornet2 · 04-24-2020, 12:59 PM

I suppose that's up to you. If it will save money with 6rib that's all you should need for the power you're looking for.

Scotty D · 04-24-2020, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Today I broke down and ordered a kit from West Michigan Automotive Technology. Mike there helped me out by custom making a kit for me based upon the stuff that I already have. The price wasn’t bad. Still gonna come out cheaper than a Whipple or other blower, even when I account for the money that got ripped off. If you don’t count what was stolen an LSA conversion is a very economical way to get FI.

After yesterday I needed to just move forward. If the CC company helps me out then great, but based upon what I read last night on policies concerning money to friends and family no one covers those. I am still going to submit.

During lunch today I took off the snout of the blower and started cleaning. I feel better just turning a wrench and smelling solvent. All I need now is the upper pulley a crank bolt and a beauty cover. Going to get an ARP bolt because I am likely to be putting on a cam in a year or two and will be able to reuse it.

Someone had already been inside my blower, and really used a lot of ATV. It was on everything inside. Good thing I have time.

I wonder if that system will work with the kong 2650 ??

04-17-2020, 06:24 PM	#29
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I don't think you'll need an 8 rib. I'm on a 6 rib but I am not sure how fast you can spin the lsa before you need an 8 rib. You aren't looking for crazy numbers so pretty sure you'll be fine with 6 rib but again, I'd be asking Ted. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-18-2020, 10:20 AM	#30
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I am pricing out pulleys and kits. Looking at 6 rib with 2.7 - 3 on the S.C. upper pulley. Still not sure what needs to be changed from stock. I talked with Ted and he said not to go below 2.7 until I add a cam. Looking for guys with spare parts or parts from their swaps to AFM SC’s if you guys know anyone have them PM me. The lower I got is dirty. What is it safe to clean with? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-19-2020, 12:11 PM	#31
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Brake klean is safe... I got 681 on e85 with a 6 rib btw (ported blower)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-19-2020, 06:11 PM	#32
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I took a closer look at the lower I bought. It is stripped of all sensors and has a white sandy grit on the hookup up front. I am going to give it a good cleaning. I am guessing it isn’t safe to put any cleaner down in on the blower spindles. I am going to wipe around the mouth of the spindles. I bought some brake cleaner and carb cleaner. I just want it to look good when it is in and get the carbon off of it. Would I benefit from sanding off the rough surface of the snout and the mouth of the blower. Not really taking anything off, just smoothing the surface. Any body try it? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-19-2020, 06:50 PM	#33
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Yea i'm not sure if brake clean on the rotors would damage them. I know the whipples are teflon coated. I can't see any harm in sanding down anything rough can't do anything but help just don't get any grit into the rotors. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-20-2020, 02:50 PM	#34
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Bolts. Will the bolts from my intake on the LS3 work to mount the blower to the heads? I having got my lid yet, but I think the bolts to mount the lid to the blower are coming with it. This leads to why I am posting this. If I need to get bolts for all or part of this project is there a kit for that? (I don’t think so, or google didn’t bring it to me on a search). I am getting an ARP crank bolt, and want to just get ARP bolts for any missing bolts I need, but that takes a little digging and knowledge of the exact bolt I need. Anyone do this already? A thread out there on bolts for LSA conversion? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-20-2020, 05:49 PM	#35
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I just got scammed. I thought I bought $1,100 worth of parts from a Tucker Beathard, lid, heat exchanger, fuel rails, etc. Turns out it was a scam set up by a guy on here Remedy. He is either the same guy or working with him. I posted a thread if you want more info about what an idiot I am. I am back to gosh darn square one. I have a blower, injectors, fuel pump, crank pulley, belt and pulley kit thanks to real, honest people on here. I still need all of the big pieces for this project. At this point I could have bought a kit, or by the time I am done a Whipple. The son of a gun is still emailing me trying to get me to send more money. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-20-2020, 06:11 PM	#36
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Well shit man. That really sucks. It's a little tougher piecing things together. I've seen whole used set ups for people that swapped to a turbo, centri or even a whipple, those are what i kept coming across. I've yet to come across scams but i usually buy face to face or ebay. Very sorry this happened to you! You'll still be in cheaper than a whipple kit for $7k it cost me more since i went with more boost and more fuel than the stock kit. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-21-2020, 01:26 PM	#38
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Today I broke down and ordered a kit from West Michigan Automotive Technology. Mike there helped me out by custom making a kit for me based upon the stuff that I already have. The price wasn’t bad. Still gonna come out cheaper than a Whipple or other blower, even when I account for the money that got ripped off. If you don’t count what was stolen an LSA conversion is a very economical way to get FI. After yesterday I needed to just move forward. If the CC company helps me out then great, but based upon what I read last night on policies concerning money to friends and family no one covers those. I am still going to submit. During lunch today I took off the snout of the blower and started cleaning. I feel better just turning a wrench and smelling solvent. All I need now is the upper pulley a crank bolt and a beauty cover. Going to get an ARP bolt because I am likely to be putting on a cam in a year or two and will be able to reuse it. Someone had already been inside my blower, and really used a lot of ATV. It was on everything inside. Good thing I have time. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-22-2020, 05:38 PM	#39
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Got the LSX innovations drive assembly kit today looks great high quality billet. Lower is clean. I saw a rebuild kit, not sure if that is a good idea. Not sure how many miles are this blower and it would be a pain to pull it in 10,000 miles to service it. Anyone do this, or did Eaton build these to never be opened? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-24-2020, 12:30 PM	#40
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Belt question. Got the ZL1 pulley and belt today. It is an 8 rib. I got a pulley kit to allow me to use the rest of my LS3 drive assembly. Now it is a 8 rib. Hmmmm. Do I return the kit and get the 8 rib parts, or stay LS3 with the kit I have? I don’t have the S.C. pulley yet, so that doesn’t matter I could go 6 or 8. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

04-24-2020, 12:59 PM	#41
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I suppose that's up to you. If it will save money with 6rib that's all you should need for the power you're looking for. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane